Perfecting Your Living Room Colour Scheme
When it comes to crafting the perfect living room, choosing the right colour scheme plays as important a role as any. The colours you select can influence the mood, feel and overall aesthetic of the space, so choose wisely and find something that resonates with you.
In this article, the Kent Beds & Sofas team will be exploring various colour schemes that pair beautifully in living rooms, while taking a dive into the world of colour psychology to help you create a space that reflects your style and personality.
Neutral colours
Neutral colour schemes, such as whites, creams, beiges and soft greys, are timeless choices for living rooms. These colours offer a sense of calmness and openness, making them great for both contemporary and classic interiors. Neutrals serve as a versatile backdrop too, allowing you to weave in pops of colour through furnishings, artwork or accessories to add personality and warmth to the space. So if you would rather keep your colour scheme low-key and let your furnishings do the talking, neutral is the way to go.
Earthy tones
Earthy colour palettes draw inspiration from nature with shades of brown, terracotta, olive green and ochre. These colours create a cosy and inviting atmosphere, fostering a connection to the outdoors within your living room, something which can have a really positive effect on our mental health.
Earth tones are known for their grounding effect, promoting relaxation and comfort, making them perfect for creating a rustic or bohemian-inspired retreat, if that’s what you’re into.
Soothing blues and greens
Blues and greens are known for their cool, calming and tranquil qualities, making them popular choices for living room colour schemes. Soft shades of sky blue, sea green and sage make us feel at peace, which is exactly how you want to feel in your living room!
These colours are particularly well suited to coastal or minimalist interiors, adding a refreshing touch of nature to your living space.
Warm colours
Warm colour schemes – think golden yellows, burnt oranges and deep reds – infuse your living room with vibrancy and energy. They tend to create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for gathering with family and friends.
Warm tones are associated with comfort and stimulation, making them excellent choices for creating a lively and inviting social hub within your home, so if you want to create a welcoming environment for guests, this just might be the way to go.
Monochromatic
Monochromatic colour schemes, based on variations of a single colour, are all about sophistication in living rooms. Whether it’s shades of grey, pink or navy blue, monochromatic palettes offer a cohesive and polished look that just makes you look like you know what you’re doing!
By playing with different tones, tints and shades of the same colour, you can create visual interest and depth while maintaining a balance in your living room design.
Kent Beds & Sofas is the leading supplier of living room furniture in the county, so if you’re looking to furnish yours but don’t know where to start, we can help. Our team is full of interior design specialists too, so if you need advice, we’d be more than glad to assist! Give us a call today for more information.
